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Location & Surroundings

Niulakita is a hamlet in Niutao, Tuvalu with 35 inhabitants, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funafuti, about 255 km to the north. The national capital Funafuti is about 255 km to the north.

Also known as: Nurakita · Rocky Island · Mattinson · Nurakito · Nukulakita · Sophia Island

Overview

Niulakita is reef island of Tuvalu.

It is located in Niutao Island Council, Tuvalu.

The population is about 27.

It covers about 0.42 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 4.60 metre.

Also known as: JA ニウラキタ環礁

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Basic Data

  • Country Tuvalu
  • Located in Niutao Island Council
  • Area 0.42 square kilometre
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 47' 19" S, 179° 28' 24" E
  • Elevation 5 m (DEM: 12 m)
  • Timezone Pacific/Funafuti
  • Time Shift GMT 12 (DST 12)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 35
  • Pop. Density 10 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Water
  • Currency Dollar (AUD)
  • Phone Prefix +688

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Alternate Names

Nurakita
Rocky Island
Mattinson
Nurakito
Nukulakita
Sophia Island
Independence

Weather in Niulakita

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Niulakita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 10.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 27.6 C, max wind 10.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.

Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
10.9 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.81 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 27.3 10.9 117 78 1,011.1 - / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
6h 27.2 10.6 115 78 1,010.5 0.50 / 0.50 35 0.7 n/a
12h 27.3 8.4 124 77 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.19 57 602.8 n/a
18h 27.6 7.8 131 76 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 72 591.3 n/a
Tomorrow 27.1 8.2 132 81 1,010.6 0.81 / 0.81 73 0.0 n/a
30h 26.8 8.2 134 82 1,010.0 0.37 / 1.18 76 0.8 n/a
36h 27.2 8.7 124 80 1,010.4 0.05 / 1.23 21 656.4 n/a
42h 27.1 8.2 135 80 1,009.9 1.15 / 2.38 23 592.6 n/a
Thursday 27.5 8.7 132 78 1,010.2 0.00 / 1.20 94 0.0 n/a
54h 27.2 8.6 135 80 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.23 96 0.9 n/a
60h 27.3 8.0 136 76 1,009.6 0.06 / 0.29 27 666.5 n/a
66h 27.3 7.2 138 73 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 38 565.3 n/a
Friday 27.1 6.3 146 75 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niulakita?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 10.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 27.6 C, max wind 10.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Niulakita today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Niulakita?
Local time is 06:52. Time zone: Pacific/Funafuti (UTC+12:00).
What type of place is Niulakita?
Niulakita is a island.
How many people live in Niulakita?
Population about 35.
What is the elevation of Niulakita?
Elevation about 5 m. DEM 12 m.
Where is Niulakita located?
It is at -10.78873, 179.47320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niulakita in?
It is in Tuvalu.

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Last updated 2023-02-26
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